Induction Week Programme & Central Building - IELTS Reading Answers & Explanations
From Collins Practice Tests For IELTS 3 General Training Reading Test 2 · Part 1 · Questions 1–13
Reading Passage
Read the text below and answer questions 1-7.
Induction week programme
Welcome to your Accounting and Finance course induction. The induction is designed to give you information about your course, college support services and fun events provided by the Students' Union. Your induction week timetable is below.
A Day 1
10:00-12:00 Programme Leader session 1: Welcome and course overview
Other activities today include:
- Q&A at the library
- Careers Service: Placement and work experience drop-in
- Cooking demonstration – good food on a budget!
- The Big Friday Quiz
B Day 2
10:00-12:00 International Students: Meet the tutors at the English Language Centre to learn about its activities
Other activities today include:
- International Student Advice: Ask us about UK culture
- Careers Service: Placement and work experience drop-in
- Friends Hang Out
C Day 3
10:00-11:00 Programme Leader session 2: Economics and International Finance module
Other activities today include:
- Q&A at the Writing Shop
- Careers Service: Finding part-time work
D Day 4
10:00-11:00 Programme Leader session 3: Banking and Finance module
Other activities today include:
- Disability Service: Introduction to student support
- Careers Service: Drop-in
- International Student Advice: Visa advice
______________
Read the text below and answer Questions 8-13.
This is email is to inform you about forthcoming construction work to the Central Building between the beginning of October and mid-November. The rules below are for your safety during the construction work and must be followed.
As you know, the Central Building is in urgent need of upgrading. Site management have therefore taken the decision to partially close sections of the building to make this possible. The work involves essential maintenance mainly to the corridors and ventilation system to make sure that they comply with current fire and safety regulations.
While work is in progress in these parts of the building, please try to find an alternative route that avoids them completely. If you need to access offices or rooms affected by the work, you must:
- let the site manager know that you would like to enter a particular room by completing a permission form and giving the date and time of entry
- wear the hard hat, mask and goggles provided so that you are protected from dust and falling objects
- make sure all electrical equipment is switched off - both the piece of equipment and the plug - when you leave in order to avoid fire hazards
- let the site manager know when you have left the area.
Please comply with these rules and remember that they are intended for your safety and to minimise the risk of accidents. If you have any further questions, please contact us and we will reply within 24 hours.
Questions
Questions 1–7 Matching Features
Look at the induction week events for days A-D above.
On which day will the following people get the information they need?
Write the correct letter, A-D.
NB You may use any letter more than once.
1
a student from abroad who wants to find out about speaking classes in English
2
a student who wants to learn about their course in International Finance
3
a disabled student who wants to find out what help is available to them
4
a student who wants to make their own meals without spending a lot of money
5
a student who would like to work in the evening after studying
6
a student who wants to ask about how to stay in the country legally
7
a student who would like to improve their reports and essays
Questions 8–13 True / False / Not Given
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text?
write
TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this
8
The staff kitchen will be upgraded.
9
The building falls below the standards of modern fire regulations.
10
The building work will take two months to complete.
11
Building work will be carried out mainly to hallways and air circulation systems.
12
If you want to go into a room affected by building work, you need to call the site manager.
13
The work will probably end earlier than scheduled.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | B | 10:00-12:00 International Students: Meet the tutors at the English Language Centre to learn about its activities | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that on Day 2, students from other countries can meet teachers at a special building for English learning to find out what they do there. Answer Explanation: The answer means that Day 2 (Day B) is the correct day for this student to attend. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because Day 2 features an event for international students (students from abroad) to meet teachers at the English Language Centre. This center is the place where students would find information about activities related to English, such as speaking classes. Keywords like 'International Students' and 'English Language Centre' link directly to the student's needs. |
| Q2 | C | 10:00-11:00 Programme Leader session 2: Economics and International Finance module | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage shows that from 10:00 to 11:00 on the third day, a leader will talk about the International Finance part of the student's studies. Answer Explanation: The answer is Day C (Day 3). Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the schedule for Day 3 (labeled C) includes a session specifically for the 'Economics and International Finance module.' In a college setting, a 'module' is a specific topic or unit that is part of a larger course. |
| Q3 | D | Disability Service: Introduction to student support | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage shows that on Day 4, there is a session by the group that helps people with disabilities to explain the help (support) that students can get. Answer Explanation: The answer is Day D, which is the specific day during the induction week when a student with a disability can get information about the help they can receive. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is D because the schedule for Day 4 (Day D) specifically lists an event called 'Disability Service: Introduction to student support'. This service is for students with disabilities, and the 'Introduction to student support' part means they will explain what kind of help is available for those students. |
| Q4 | A | Cooking demonstration – good food on a budget | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage mentions a session where someone shows how to cook food that is healthy and cheap to make. Answer Explanation: The answer A refers to Day 1 of the induction week schedule. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because Day 1 includes a 'Cooking demonstration' specifically about making 'good food on a budget'. In this context, 'on a budget' means managing a limited amount of money, which matches the student's goal of not spending a lot of money while making their own meals. |
| Q5 | C | Careers Service: Finding part-time work | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage shows that on the third day (C), the school has a specific activity to help students look for jobs that they can do for part of the day while they continue their studies. Answer Explanation: The answer is C because Day 3 provides information for students who want to find a job they can do for a few hours instead of working all day. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the description for Day 3 includes a session titled 'Finding part-time work'. For a student who wants to work in the evening after they have finished their classes, 'part-time work' is the correct term for that kind of job. |
| Q6 | D | International Student Advice: Visa advice | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage shows that on Day 4, there is a special time for international students to get help and information about their visas. Answer Explanation: The answer is Day D, which refers to the Fourth Day of the induction schedule. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Day D because it lists 'Visa advice' as an activity for international students. A visa is the official document or permission a person needs from a government to stay in a country legally. Therefore, a student wanting to stay in the country legally would go to this session. |
| Q7 | C | Q&A at the Writing Shop | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage lists an activity called "Q&A at the Writing Shop" under the schedule for Day 3, which is Day C. This indicates that help for writing tasks is available on that specific day. Answer Explanation: The answer is Day C. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is Day C because the schedule for this day includes an activity at the 'Writing Shop'. A Writing Shop is where students go to get help with things they write, such as essays and reports. The 'Q&A' (Question and Answer) session allows students to ask for advice on how to improve their writing. |
| Q8 | NOT GIVEN | The work involves essential maintenance mainly to the corridors and ventilation system to make sure that they comply with current fire and safety regulations | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that the repairs are mostly for the hallways and the system that moves air, but it says nothing about a kitchen for the workers. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the text does not say whether a staff kitchen will be fixed, or if a staff kitchen even exists in the building. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'NOT GIVEN' because the text only describes work being done to specific areas, such as corridors and ventilation systems. There is no mention of a 'staff kitchen' anywhere in the passage. Since the information is missing, we cannot confirm if the statement is true or false. |
| Q9 | TRUE | The work involves essential maintenance mainly to the corridors and ventilation system to make sure that they comply with current fire and safety regulations | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says they are fixing the building to make it follow today's fire safety rules. This means that, right now, the building is not meeting those rules. Answer Explanation: The answer is TRUE, which means the text confirms that the building does not currently meet today's safety rules for fires. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is TRUE because the passage states that maintenance is being done specifically so that the building will follow current fire regulations. The phrase 'comply with' means to meet or follow a set of official rules. Since the building needs work to make sure it complies with这些 rules, it means it is currently below those standards. |
| Q10 | FALSE | This is email is to inform you about forthcoming construction work to the Central Building between the beginning of October and mid-November | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage says that the repairs will happen starting at the start of October and finishing in the middle of November. This is less than two months. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the statement in the question is not true according to the text. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is FALSE because the text says the work starts at the beginning of October and ends in the middle of November. This time period is about six weeks or one and a half months. Since one and a half months is not the same as the two months mentioned in the question, the statement is incorrect. |
| Q11 | TRUE | The work involves essential maintenance mainly to the corridors and ventilation system to make sure that they comply with current fire and safety regulations | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that most of the repair work is being done in the hallways and the air systems to follow safety rules. Answer Explanation: The answer means that it is correct to say the construction will mostly happen in the halls and the systems that move air. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is TRUE because the text says the building work is planned "mainly to the corridors and ventilation system." In this case, the word "corridors" means the same as "hallways," and the "ventilation system" is the system used for "air circulation." Because the passage confirms these are the main areas being worked on, the statement matches the information provided. |
| Q12 | FALSE | let the site manager know that you would like to enter a particular room by completing a permission form and giving the date and time of entry | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage explains that if you want to go into a room, you must tell the manager by filling out a form with the date and time you will be there. Answer Explanation: The answer is FALSE because the statement says you must call the manager on the phone, but the text gives a different instruction. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is FALSE because the passage states that you must notify the manager by 'completing a permission form.' This is a written action, which is different from a phone call. The keywords 'permission form' and 'completing' show that you need to fill out a document to get access to a room rather than calling. |
| Q13 | NOT GIVEN | This is email is to inform you about forthcoming construction work to the Central Building between the beginning of October and mid-November | Excerpt/Passage Explanation: The passage only states the dates when the building work is planned to happen, but it gives no details about whether it will finish early. Answer Explanation: The answer "NOT GIVEN" means that the text does not provide any information about whether the project might finish sooner than planned. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "NOT GIVEN" because while the text specifies the expected timeframe for the construction—from early October to the middle of November—it does not mention anything about its progress or the possibility of ending earlier than scheduled. Since the passage is silent on the speed of the work, we cannot determine if the statement is true or false. |